Sports science, distilled.
Summaries and analysis of key research papers in sports science, velocity-based training, and performance measurement.
Minimal Effective Dose for Strength: What the Research Actually Says
How few sets do you really need to build strength? A rigorous review of dose-response research with specific volume thresholds, protocols, and VBT monitoring
Monitoring Training Load: Research on Best Practices
ACWR, session RPE, velocity monitoring — a rigorous comparison of training load methods with sensitivity data, injury risk thresholds, and practical
Plyometric Training Dose-Response: Research Analysis
Meta-analytic review of plyometric dose-response: optimal volume, intensity, frequency, and rest intervals for jump height and reactive strength gains.
Sleep and Athletic Performance: What the Research Actually Quantifies
Sleep restriction cuts sprint speed by 3%, reaction time by 7%, and strength by up to 11%. Here's what the science says about duration, timing, and recovery
Velocity-Based Training Research Review: Current Evidence
velocity based training research review - evidence-based strategies with VBT integration for coaches and athletes.
Velocity Loss and Fatigue: Research on Optimal Cutoffs
What does research say about velocity loss thresholds? Evidence on 10%, 20%, and 40% cutoffs, fatigue markers, and how to apply stop-set criteria in practice.
Warm-Up and Performance: What the Research Actually Shows
A PAP-optimized warm-up improves CMJ by 3.6% and sprint speed by 1.8% compared to passive rest. Here's what the evidence says about warm-up structure
Youth Resistance Training Safety: Research Evidence
What does the research actually say about resistance training safety for young athletes? Injury rates, growth plate risk, and evidence-based load guidelines.
Sleep and Athletic Performance: How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Power, Speed & Recovery
Research review on sleep and athletic performance. How sleep deprivation impairs power, speed, and reaction time, plus optimal sleep protocols for athletes.
ACL Injury Prevention Screening: Research on Risk Assessment and Neuromuscular Testing
Evidence-based review of ACL injury prevention screening methods including jump testing, neuromuscular assessment, and movement screening protocols.
CMJ Monitoring for Athlete Readiness: Research on Countermovement Jump as a Fatigue and...
Review of research on countermovement jump monitoring for assessing athlete readiness, detecting fatigue, and guiding training decisions in sport.
Force-Velocity Profiling Research: Understanding the Science Behind Individualized Power Training
Review of force-velocity profiling research for athlete assessment. Learn how F-V profiles guide individualized power training for optimal performance.